1. Catering By Les If you can dream it we can do it

2. DESIGN International Cuisine Improvisation Tradition Miami

3. "Pits" and "Spits" Re-purposing two exotic cooking methods that are too HOT to ignore

4. Pits and Spits The "Pit"  La Caja China:  Also known as: o Roasting Box o The Clever Box o Cajun Microwave

5.  Shwarma (Vertical rotisserie). The "Spit"

6. "Pits and Spits" Get a feel for them… Explore the Possibilities… You are limited only by your Imagination… Two exotic & territorial cooking methods that are too HOT to be Ignored…

7. La Caja China: History

8. The Customary Use of La Caja China: The Whole Pork Roast Starts with: A trip to the pig farm where you select your pig Once home, apply seasoning and marinate Mojo recipe Preparation & cooking Traditional Accompaniments.

9. Mojo Recipe ½ c Olive oil,extra virgin 20 Clove garlic, minced 1 1/2c Onion, sliced rings thin 2c Sour orange or fresh lime juice ½ tsp Ground oregano ½ tsp Salt ½ tsp Parsley flakes ¼ tsp Ground cumin

10. La Caja China

11. After all this work, enjoy refreshing Cuban Mojitos.

12. La Caja China Roberto Guerra “Patron Saint of Pig” The story.  Back in 1985 La caja china was born.  Inspired by Cuban tradition?.  Miami based company.  Customers across the country.  Only local materials.  The company growth.  La Caja China not only for pork.

13. La Caja China

14. Use it as a STEAMER New England Clam Bake. Preparation: River stones. Dripping tray. The fire. Food strainer The Food.

15. "Spit" Vertical Rotisserie

16. Vertical Rotisserie A type of street food Middle East Meat, Sauce & toppings The Greek gyro The Turkish kebad The Armenian dish tarna

17. "Spits" Tacos al pastor

18. Accompaniments: Flavored Waters from Mexico Horchata Ingredients: 2/3 cup (120g) white rice 3 cups warm water One 2-inch (5cm) cinnamon stick 3/4 to 1 cup (150g-200g) sugar 2 cups (500ml) rice milk or regular milk Ground cinnamon, for serving Aqua de Jamaica Ingredients: 1/2 cup of dried hibiscus calyces ("Flor de Jamaica") Water (8 cups) Sugar (about 1/2 cups, or to taste) OPTIONAL: rum, ginger, thinly-sliced lime garnish Tamarindo Ingredients: 10 tamarind pods 1 quart water 3/4 cups sugar, or to taste

19. Questions & Answers